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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-13-2001 Planning Commission Meeting PacketCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, September 13, 2001 - 7:00 PM 7:00 I, Call To Order II. Approval of Agenda III. Approve Planning Commission Minutes - August 9, 2001 (1) 7:10 IV. Visitors /Public Comment This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit comments to three minutes. V. Public Hearings A. Continued: Walgreen's Pharmacy Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Site Plan Review: To consider a conditional use permit request, variance and site plan review for construction of a Walgreen's Pharmacy at 6061 Osgood Ave. N. (2) 8:15 VI. New Business A. 2002 Budget Update VII. Old Business VIII. Informational A. Update Council Representation Schedule: (3) IX. Adjournment Upcoming Meetings: October 11, 2001 - Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Council Representative: September - Commissioner Vogt October - Commissioner Runk CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Call To Order: Chair Vogt called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dwyer, Hedlund, Powell and Runk; Community Development Director Danielson; City Planner Richards; and Council Liaison McComber. Welcome New Commissioner - Mark Powell: Chair Vogt welcomed Mark Powell to the Planning Commission Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 5 -0. Approval of July 12, 2001 Minutes: Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Hedlund, moved to approve the minutes with language and typographical changes. Carried 5 -0. Visitors: None. Public Hearings: Thursday, August 9, 2001 • A. D.D.D., L.L.C. Planned Unit Development Amendment Request: Consideration of request to amend Planned Unit Development to allow for a change to site plan at 5525 Memorial Ave. N. City Planner Richards stated that D.D.D., L.L.C. has submitted a request to amend their C.U.P. and P.U.D. to allow access on the Northerly side of their West building and removal of the center island between the buildings to allow for easier backing of delivery trucks. The removal of the island would create a 20 -ft wide passageway. Planner Richards informed the Commission that the Valley Branch Watershed District has contacted D.D.D., L. L. C . and has told them to deepen their pond by two feet to deal with runoff water. Planner Richards also recommended that the trash enclosures be larger in order to accommodate several more dumpsters, so that the buildings may handle increased amounts of garbage with ease. Chair Vogt opened the public hearing 7:08 p.m. and invited comment from the public. Steve Contineza of D.D.D., L. L. C . took this time to address the council, stating that he wished they had listened to the commission to begin with. Several potential renters had viewed the site and were confused by the lack of access from the rear of the buildings. He also reiterated that the Valley Branch Watershed District approved of the increased surface area as long as the pond was made deeper. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to close the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Carried 5 -0. ENCLOSURE 1 Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 2001 Page 2 of 5 Commissioner Hedlund, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to recommend the development amendment to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights with the following conditions: 1. The driveway access at the north side of the westerly building shall be at least 20 ft wide. 2. The storm water pond shall be constructed compliant with recommendations of the Valley Branch Watershed District and the City Engineer. 3. The trash enclosure shall be sized to accommodate at least two dumpsters and shall be constructed of materials similar to the principal buildings on site. 4. All conditions of the CUP /PUD and site plan approval made by the City Council at their April 24, 2001 meeting shall be complied with by the applicants. Sigstad Carpets - Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit: For construction of retail carpet sales /warehouse and leased space at 60th St. N. in the Central Business District. City Planner Richards stated that the City received a request for a C.U.P. to install a four - tenant retail facility in the Central Business District, which would comply with the set design guidelines. The facility would be built in two phases. Stormwater will be an issue on site, and while the city plans to construct ponds at some point, onsite stormwater ponds will need to be constructed in phase one, in addition to three retail spaces. The plan is consistent, zoning is appropriate, and City Planner Richards likes the building setbacks. Planner Richards confirmed that this is close to what was originally envisioned. Planner Richards acknowledged that there were some variations between the design guidelines and the zoning ordinance, but the guidelines were set up to prevail in conflicts with the zoning ordinance. Planner Richards informed the commission that there is a 40ft easement on 60th street, so the buildings in the CBD will not be as close to the road as originally proposed in the design guidelines, but the space will be utilized by parking. The building itself will be 20ft, and will appear taller with a two -story appearance. A variety of building materials will be used, as well as colors. It is unlikely that either the street or the sidewalk be constructed this year, but initial grading might be possible this fall /winter. City Arborist Widin made several comments on the landscape plan pertaining to tree varieties and abundance. Planner Richards also called the issues of access to the Commission's attention. The main entrance to the facility should be 150' from 60th as opposed to the proposed 60' due to the length of the semi trucks and the possibilities of blocking traffic. An application will be submitted to the MNDOT to allow temporary access from 60th street during the construction of the facility, and keep one access point as truck -only access. • • • 1& • • • Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 2001 Page 3 of 5 Planner Richards then stated that there would be fewer parking spaces in the proposed development, but there would be more on street parking. Community Development Director Danielson stated that many parking lots have been built for after Thanksgiving and Christmas day capacities and are otherwise underused. The smaller parking lot size designated by the Design Guidelines will limit the amount of surface parking which might be required in a more suburban development. Discussion was held on the chronology of the Zoning Ordinance, Design Guidelines, and the Urban Design Study. Director Danielson provided a brief history of the three documents for the Commission. Commissioner Hedlund requested a clarification on what the ordinance specifically requires. Discussion was held on the number of stalls required; 120 and 125 by ordinance and 69 -- 75 by the design guidelines. A variance would not be required, as a lesser standard could by applied through a C.U.P. Chair Vogt opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. and invited comment from the public. Jeff Hensel of Greystone Construction addressed the Commission and asked to discuss jumbo brick. Maple Grove has the only type of development like the Central Business District in the area, and jumbo brick was used in its construction. He felt that jumbo brick would be appropriate in large building developments such as this with Sigstad's Carpets. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to close the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. 5 -0. Discussion was held on the truck -only access, and Mr. Hensel again addressed the commission. He stated that car traffic would be limited with curb and gutter. Commissioner Powell suggested that the truck access be limited to East access only. He stated that the trucks might have difficulty making the turn on Oakgreen Avenue, and risk blocking traffic. Discussion was held on the size of jumbo bricks, and it was concluded that jumbo bricks were close to double the size of regular bricks. Planner Richards felt that the jumbo bricks were proportional and were appropriate for developments such as this with Sigstad Carpets. Director Danielson informed the Commission of a Met Council grant that the City of Oak Park Heights recently applied for, which could award $65,000 to the City of Oak Park Heights to remove the Auto Salvage Yard. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, motioned that jumbo brick meets the intent of the Design Guidelines for medium box development in the Central Business District and to approve access from 60th and the unnamed street contingent on approval of all access points and permits from the MNDOT. 5 -0. Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 2001 Page 4 of 5 C. Continued: Walgreen's Pharmacy Conditional Use Permit, Variance and Site Plan Review: To consider a conditional use permit request, variance, and site plan review for construction of a Walgreen's Pharmacy at 6061 Osgood Ave. Community Development Director Danielson informed the Commission that she had spoken with Walgreen's representatives and expressed that the Commission was concerned with the lack of new materials. Walgreen's representatives requested that the issue be continued to the September meeting. Chair Vogt opened the public hearing at 7:57 and invited comment from the public. Commissioner Dwyer, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to continue the public hearing to the September Planning Commission meeting. 5 -0. D. Continued: Sprint Conditional Use Permit and Height Variance: To consider a conditional use permit request for construction of a 160' telecommunications monopole and height variance request at 5920 Memorial Ave. N. Community Development Director Danielson informed the Commission of a request to withdraw the request for the C.U.P. and height variance at 5920 Memorial Ave. N., and that City Staff recommended to allow the withdrawal. Chair Vogt opened the public hearing at 7:59 and invited comment from the public. Commissioner Runk, seconded by Commissioner Dwyer, moved to close the public hearing at 7:59 p.m. Commissioner Runk, seconded by commissioner Vogt, moved to acknowledge receipt of the letter withdrawing the application. 5 -0. Discussion was held on the average length of the public hearing process. Community Development Director Danielson informed the Commission that the process normally takes one and one -half to two months. New Business: None. Old Business: A. Sign Ordinance Information: 1. City of Woodbury 2. City of South St. Paul 3. City of Maple Grove 4. City of St. Paul 5. City of Roseville Community Development Director Danielson stated that staff began researching and presented highlighted sections to the Commission. • Planning Commission Minutes August 9, 2001 Page 5 of 5 Commissioner Hedlund inquired as to what was the next step in the process. Director Danielson replied that the next step would be to bring experts to a workshop /listening station, or perhaps have separate meetings for each. City Planner Richards stated that the process of goal setting might be helpful, and proposed having each commissioner decide which signs were their most and least favorite, and work from there. Chair Vogt took around 80 pictures of signs in Oak Park Heights and found many illegal real estate and promotional signs. He also found that there was no commonality to the city signs. He stated that he felt it would be worthwhile to meet in a workshop to discuss what was wrong with the signs and the ordinance. Chair Vogt, seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved to hold a two -hour workshop prior to the September 13th Planning Meeting, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 5 -0. Informational/ Update: A. Zoning Ordinance Clarification - 401.150 -9: Community Development Director Danielson stated that the issue here is concerned with the definition of the light source. Zoning Ordinance 401.15 -9 states that the light source must be within 25 ft of the ground, but does not require the pole itself to be a maximum of 25 ft. Discussion was held as to the possible implications of changing the ordinance or leaving without changes. Possible uses for the higher poles were discussed at length. Chair Vo seconded by Commissioner Runk, moved that the ordinance needs no alteration. 5 -0. Chair Vogt continued, stating that the uses for the extended pole may be defined by clarifications in the sign ordinance. Community Development Director Danielson informed the Commission of an upcoming Public Art Symposium on Sunday, September 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, but Commissioners must call (612) 870 -3202. Adjournment: Commissioner Runk, seconded by Dwyer, moved to adjourn at 8:33 p.m. Carried 5 -0. Respectfully submitted, Scott Johnson Community Development Approved by the Planning Commission: • MEMORANDUM Attached for reference: Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit G Exhibit H Exhibit! Exhibit J Exhibit K Exhibit L Exhibit M Exhibit N NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS INC. 6776 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 555, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Telephone: 952.595.9636 Facsimile: 962.696.9837 planners@nacplanning.com ENCLOSURE TO: Kim Kamper FROM: Cynthia Putz -Yang / Scott Richards DATE: September 7, 2001 RE: Oak Park Heights — Walgreens; CUP, Variance, and Site Plan Review FILE NO: 798.02 — 01.04 BACKGROUND Semper Development, Ltd. is proposing to construct a 15,035 square foot Walgreens at the northeast corner of the intersection of Osgood Avenue and 60 Street, which is a frontage street north of Highway 36. The applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow a reduction in parking stalls. The applicant is also requesting a variance from the ten -foot parking setback along the north property line. Our original planning report reviewed plans that were dated April 20, 2001. Revised plans have been submitted for review and are attached. A funeral home currently exists on the site and is planned to be demolished. The subject site is zoned B -2, General Business District. Retail sales are a permitted use in the B -2 District. Site Location Existing Conditions Plan Demolition Plan Site Plan Grading, Drainage, and Erosion Plan Utility Plan Lighting Plan Landscape Plan Building Elevations Letter from Washington County Letter from Washington Soil and Water Conservation District City Engineer comments City Forester comments Parking Study - Lot Width (south) Setbacks Front (south) Side interior /corner (east/west) Rear (north) Parking/ Curb Required 15,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. 40 ft. 10 ft.interior /20 ft. corner 20 ft. 10 ft. Proposed 1.46 acres or 63,395 sq. ft. 190 ft. 122 ft 34 ft. interior /60 ft. corner 31 ft 0 ft. (north side) ISSUES ANALYSIS Comprehensive Plan. The subject property is within Planning District 4 as described tt p Framework section of the Comprehensive Plan. The rn`ive Plan states that redevelopment of the subject property is anticipated, p 1 p p Y p and the Proposed Land Use Plan indicates reuse of the property for retail commercial or service business uses. The proposed retail commercial use of the property by Walgreens is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses. The property north of the subject site is zoned R -3, Multiple Family Residential and is occupied by a house structure that contains a dentist's office and residence. North of that structure is a residential duplex. The property east of the subject property is zoned R -B, Residential /Business Transitional and contains the Oak Ridge Place apartment complex. State Highway 36 is located south of the subject property. The land west of the subject property is zoned B -2, General Business and is occupied by a gas station and single family homes. Lot Performance Standards. The following table contains the required and proposed dimensions and setbacks for the subject site in the B -2 District. All of the proposed dimensions and setbacks listed below are compliant except the curb setback, which is discussed later in this report. Access. The applicant is proposing two access points. One proposed access is onto 60 Street North and the other is onto Osgood Avenue North (C.S.A.H. No. 24). A 30- foot -wide access easement exists at the northwest corner of the site to allow shared access from Osgood Avenue to the subject property and the property to the north. The County has approved the access onto Osgood Avenue with the condition that if the road is ever reconstructed with a median, the County has the right to restrict the access to right -in /right -out operation. If the County ever needs a wider right -of -way, the County plans to acquire it from the west side of the road. An access permit from the County is required. MNDOT has approved an access onto 60 Street North, which is a frontage road for Highway 36, provided Walgreens closes the portion of the frontage road west of the approved access. The frontage road would no longer connect to Osgood Avenue. Sidewalk. Staff recommends requiring Walgreens to provide a trail easement along Osgood Avenue and install a five -foot -wide sidewalk. Walgreens should work with 2 • • Washington County on this project because part of the sidewalk may need to be within the right -of -way. The applicant is responsible for installing the sidewalk all the way south to 60 Street. The landscaping along the west property line should be adjusted slightly to the east to allow space for the sidewalk. Variance. The applicant has requested a variance from the requirement that curbing and parking be set back 10 feet from the north lot line. Zoning Ordinance Section 401.04.A.5 states that a variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can be demonstrated that: Undue hardship will result if the variance is denied due to the existence of special conditions and circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district. a. Special conditions may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the property. b. Undue hardship cause by the special conditions and circumstances may not be solely economic in nature, if a reasonable use of the property exists under the terms of this Title. c. Special conditions and circumstances causing undue hardship shall not be a • result of lot size or building location when the lot qualifies as a buildable parcel. 2. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this Ordinance or deny the applicant the ability to put the property in question to a reasonable use. 3. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from the actions of the applicant. 4. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district under the same conditions. 5. The request is not a result of non - conforming lands, structures or buildings in the same district. 6. The request is not a use variance. 7. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the applicant. 8. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses. • Comment: Apre - existing access easement is located across the northern property line and is necessary to provide access to the adjacent property to the north. This situation 3 was not created by Walgreens, nor is it in Walgreens' control to revise. Due to this existing situation, staff believes a variance is warranted. Grading, Drainage, and Utility. The Washington Soil and Water Conservation District reviewed the Walgreen plans dated April 20, 2001, on behalf of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization. The review letter is attached in Exhibit K. In- line stormwater treatment facilities will be used to treat the stormwater. Grading, drainage, and utility plans are subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Significant filling of the site is proposed to raise the grade of the building pad. A six to ten - foot -tall modular block retaining wall is proposed along the east property line and along the eastern end of the north property. The retaining wall is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Loading. The proposed loading area is on the north side of the building. Landscaping in the northeast corner of the property provides some screening between this area and the residential use to the north. Additional screening is required as discussed in the landscaping and screening section of this report. Landscaping and Screening. Section 401.15.E.8 of the Zoning Ordinance requires screening on a property with a business use that abuts a property zoned for residential use. The property located to the east is zoned R -B, Residential /Business Transitional and the property to the north is zoned R -3, Multiple Family Residential; therefore, screening is required along the north and east property lines. The landscape plan illustrates that a variety of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs are proposed g p p along the east property line and northeast corner of the property. Walgreens is required to maintain the landscaping along the east property line even though it is at the base of the retaining wall and at a lower elevation than the rest of the property. The applicant and adjacent property owner to the north have agreed that Walgreens will plant some trees on the neighboring property for screening. A revised landscape plan showing this screening must be submitted and is subject to City Arborist review and approval. Section 401.15.F.h.18 of the Zoning Ordinance requires all open off- street parking areas of five or more spaces to be screened and landscaped from residential districts and uses and the public right -of -way. The landscape plan illustrates the use of trees and shrubs to screen the parking and drive lanes. No landscaping is proposed next to the building. Because space for landscaping is limited next to the building, staff recommends that planters be installed at the building entrance to provide some color and greenery. Staff also recommends that two curbed and landscaped islands be created in the south parking lot to replace the striped areas. Tree Replacement. A tree replacement plan has been submitted and is subject to City Arborist review and approval. Parking. Retail stores are required to provide at least one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area. Floor area is determined by subtracting ten percent from the footprint of the one -story building. The building is 15,0035 square feet in size. After 4 • • • • subtracting ten percent, the floor area is 13,531.5 square feet in size. The floor area divided by 200 is 6T7. Therefore, 68 parking spaces are required. The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the parking to be reduced to 59 spaces. Section 401.15.F.9 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the City may issue a conditional use permit to reduce the number of required off- street parking spaces when the use can demonstrate in documented form a need which is less than required. In such situations, the City may require land to be reserved for parking development should use or needs change. A parking study attached as Exhibit N concluded that the typical number of cars in the Walgreens parking lot in Roseville at any one time is between 25 and 35. This store is considered typical for the number of customers visiting a Walgreens store. In addition to this, five to seven employee vehicles would be expected. Based on this study, the proposed 59 parking stalls should be sufficient for the Walgreens use. The reduction in parking spaces appears to be adequate for the Walgreens use at the; however, a subsequent retailer or office use of the building could increase the parking demand on the site and the adjacent area. To resolve this issue, a deed restriction should be required stating that a change in use of the property requires City review and approval and the use must comply with the City parking standards in place at the time the use changes. 110 Snow Removal. Snow must either be stored within the green space of the site or be removed from the property. Snow must not occupy required parking or drive aisles. Building Height and Design Guidelines. The proposed one -story building is 30 feet tall, which does not exceed the maximum height of 35 feet. The primary exterior building material is brick. Some stucco is also used. These types of materials, in addition to glass windows, are allowed for a commercial building. The Oak Park Heights Design Guidelines require commercial buildings to contain at least 20 percent glass on its facades. Both the south and west facades are compliant with approximately 21.5 percent glass. All sides of the building are articulated with brick pilasters and a horizontal band of brick or stucco above the pilasters. Lighting Plan. The demolition plan shows that the existing light poles on the property will be removed. A lighting plan has been submitted that includes new pole lighting. The maximum height of the light fixtures is 25 feet. The fixtures must be a bronze, shoebox, full- cut -off style. Section 401.15.B.7.d of the Zoning Ordinance (outdoor lighting) states that light shall not exceed one foot candle measured from the centerline of a public street, nor shall light exceed four - tenths of a foot candle at any property line adjoining an adjacent property. Many locations along the north and east property lines exceed the maximum light level allowed and approach levels of up to 4 foot candles. Therefore, an unacceptable amount of light is falling on the properties to the north and east and the 5 lighting plan must be revised. The lighting plan must be revised to comply with the City's foot - candle requirements. Signage. The Zoning Ordinance allows a pylon sign that is up to 30 feet tall and 150 square feet in size or 15 percent of the front building facade, whichever of the two is less. In this situation, 150 square feet is less than 15 percent of the front building facade. A 25 foot -tall pylon sign is proposed at the corner of . 60 th Street North and Osgood Avenue North. Due to the higher elevation of the site in relation to Highway 36 the applicant is willing to reduce the sign height to 20 feet. The signage on the pylon is in two pieces. The top sign is approximately 89 square feet in size. The bottom sig n is an electronic reader board and is 42.5 feet in size. The electronic reader board is not allowed to have flashing or intermittent lights or animation, and the message must not change more often than every six hours. The total freestanding signage area is 131.5 square feet in size and, therefore, complies with the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance allows 150 square feet of wall signage or 15% of the front building facade whichever is less. Because this is a corner lot, two walls signs are allowed. The total of the two signs may be a maximum of 150 square feet in size. The two proposed wall signs must be reviewed for compliance with the City's sign regulations. Trash. The site plan illustrates a trash enclosure and recyclables area on the north side of the building. Details of the enclosures must be submitted. The enclosure materials must be consistent with the principal building materials. Approval Period. Normally project approval would be become null and void after 12 months unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started construction. In this case, Bradshaw Funeral Home, the current occupant, needs some time to relocate. Therefore, the approval period will be 18 months rather than 12 months. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Semper Development is proposing to construct a Walgreens Pharmacy at 6061 Osgood Avenue North and has requested approval of a CUP for reduced parking and a variance from the parking setback requirement. The applicant has worked out access issues with Washington County and MNDOT and has received comments from the Washington Soil and Water Conservation District on behalf of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization. The proposed project is generally consistent with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Therefore, our office recommends approval of the site plan, CUP to allow reduced parking, and variance from the parking setback along the north property line subject to the following conditions: 1. An access permit from Washington County is required for the access onto Osgood Avenue. 6 4110 2. Access onto 60 Street is subject to the conditions imposed by MNDOT including the applicant closing 60 Street west of the access to their property as shown on the submitted plans. • • 3. The applicant must provide a trail easement along Osgood Avenue and install a five -foot -wide sidewalk. The applicant should work with Washington County in that part of the sidewalk may need to be within the right -of -way. 4. Grading, drainage, and utility plans are subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 5. The proposed retaining wall must be designed by an engineer and is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 6. The landscaping at the base of the retaining wall must be maintained by Walgreens even though it is at a lower elevation than the rest of the property. 7. The landscape plan must include the following revisions: vegetative screening on the adjacent property to the north, a slight adjustment of landscaping along the west property line to allow space for a sidewalk, planters at the building entrance, and two curbed and landscaped islands in the south parking lot. The applicant is responsible for all proposed landscaping. The landscape plan is subject to City Arborist review and approval. 8. The submitted tree replacement plan is subject to City Arborist review and approval. 9. A deed restriction must be put in place stating that a change in use of the property requires City review and approval and the use must comply with the City parking standards in place at the time the use changes. 10. Snow must either be stored within the green space of the site or be removed from the property. 11. The lighting plan must be revised to comply with the City's foot - candle requirements. The maximum height of the light fixtures is 25 feet. 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III Mal 1111111111111111111111111111111 1 - IIIIIIIIIIJIIINIJ 111111111111111111111III 111E 1111111E111iN1111111111 l� l� ■ tl t �niiimuuuuiimu 1 s ra " 1 1 1' I II 11 IIf1111i111- 111■11111111111111I 11111111111111 1 Z 2 • May 7, 2001 Ms. Kris Danielson Community Development Director City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. P. O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 PROPOSED WALLGREEN'S STORE, NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 24 (CSAH 24; OSGOOD AVENUE NORTH) AND 60 STREET NORTH (TH 36 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD) Dear Ms. Danielson: WAiH1NiTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 11660 MYERON ROAD NORTH • STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082 -9573 651-4304300 Facsimile Machine 651430-4350 Donald C. Wlsnlevwskki, P.E. Director/County Engineer Douglas W. Fischer. P.E. Deputy Dlroctor. Transportation Division James D. Luger. RLA Parks Director Larry S. Nyber k, PLS- County Surveyor Deputy Director. Land Msnsgem nU Land Survey Division We have reviewed the drawings that you sent of the Wallgreen`s store that is proposed for the northeast quadrant of Osgood Avenue and TH 36. We have the following comments: ♦ The southerly access point that is shown on Osgood Avenue is unacceptable. The night -in driveway that is shown approximately 90 feet north of the centerline of 60 Street North is too close to that intersection and too close to TH 36 for safe operation. Many drivers entering the site would likely come from either eastbound TH 36 or northbound Osgood Avenue. These drivers would, in most cases, be accelerating from the traffic signal at the Osgood AvenuelTH 36 intersection. To allow commercial access and the associated deceleration so dose to the major intersection creates an unacceptably high risk of rear -end crashes. As discussed below, the frontage road east of Osgood may be closed because its location is too close to TH 36 for safe or efficient operation. We cannot allow this access to compound those p roblems. ♦ Because of its close proximity to TH 36, both the Trunk Highway 36 Subarea Study and the design for TH 36 associated with the new river crossing recommend closing the frontage road east of Osgood Avenue and relocating the west leg to a more northerly location. If the frontage road is closed there is no option for access from the south end of this roe P P rtY . • The northerly access point on Osgood Avenue is acceptable to the County. An access p ermit is required, If a permit is approved we will include in the permit provisions the right to restrict access to right-in/right-out operation if the road is ever reconstructed with a median. This location corresponds very closely with the planned location of the west frontage road, as indicated on the most recent drawings that we have received from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. 1 have enclosed a copy of the portion of the layout that shows the proposed Y p po configuration of Osgood Avenue, TH 36, and the frontage road. • The utility connections within County right of way indicated on sheetC4.1 of the drawings will rll require a County right of way permit. Utility work and restoration must conform to Minnesota Public Utilities Commission standards and the Washington County Right of Wa 9 � 9 Way Ordinance. EXHIBIT J Page 2 Letter to Ms. Kris Danielson May 7, 2001 • This use is representative of commercial uses that increase traffic flow on Osgood Avenue. To help accommodate future expansion of Osgood Avenue, we request dedication of additional right of way totaling 50 feet from the centerline of Osgood Avenue. If the City wishes to have sidewalk on the east side of Osgood Avenue included in any reconstruction, 60 feet would be needed. (Centerline could be determined based on the actual center of the road, as built.) Please call me at 551 430 -4312 if you have comments or questions. Sincerely, N- Soseph Lux Senior Engineering Technician c: Sharon Anderson, MN /DOT Transportation Planning John Kohler, Semper Development Janelle Taveggia, Landform Mike Welling, Assistant County Surveyor TOTAL P.04 • MINNESOTA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS May 10, 2001 Mr. Keh`Hartung, City Administrator City of l*Rort 294 North 'NO Street Bayport, M•'5,003 RE: Proposed Walgreens project -- City of Oak Park Heights Dear Ken: Our office has received and reviewed the construction plans and specifications dated April 20, 2001, for the proposed Walgreens project site, located at the existing Bradshaw Funeral Home in Section 34, Town 30 North, Range 20 West, City of Oak Park Heights. This project is the redevelopment of an existing property. As part of our review we visited the site and discussed the plans with pjeot representative, Janele Taveggia of Landform Engineering. Since our agency has no direct approval authority over the project, our review is being made on behalf of the Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization. Based upon the site conditions observed and the proposed plans we would offer the following comments: 1) Stormwater Management There appears to be an increase of 036 acres of impervious area for the proposed site The site is 1.45 acres of which currently 0.85 acres (59 %) is impervious. The proposed project would have 1.21 acres (83 %) of impervious surfaces. No water quantity or quality ponding is currently used or proposed for this site We would recommend that the a. • licant • rovide water • uali /. uani • ondin: on -site or document wh on -site • ondin • is infeasible. If on -site Pe mana : ement • ractices such as ondin is not feasible then the a ass swales infiltration trenches and in -line structural stormwater treatment (trade names such as "Stormceptor", "V2B1" ). Based on my observation of the site and the proposed plan, grass swales, infiltration trenches and in -line stnictural stormwater treatment systems would very likely address the incremental increases in stormwater runoff from this site. The following table summarizes the incremetnal changes in runoff from the pre and post development condition. Wal reens — Oak Park Rey hit Pre an Post Develo meet Dischar a Summa Condition 1 Year Storm 10 Year Storm 100 Year Storm 2.3" Rain/24 hrs 4.2" Rain /24 hrs 5.9" Rain/24 hrs Pre Develo • ment Dischar - e Cubic Ft/Sec) 0.82 2.30 3.80 Post Develo ment (Cubic Ft/Sec) 1.50 3.30 4.90 Difference (tncrease)(Cubic Ft/Sec & %) 0.68 cfs, 83% 1.00 cfs, 43% 1.10 cfs• 29% AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WASHINGTON SOIL. AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT licant should im 1825 Curve Crest Blvd., Room 101 Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 430.6820 Fax: (651) 4304819 ©an MAY i 6 Z001 FAXED AND MAILED FAX # 439 -7188 lernent stormwater best EXHIBIT K Mr. Ken Hartung May 10, 2001 Page Two 2) Grading and Erosion Control Since much of the site work is located adjacent to impervious areas, steep slopes and or fragile soils erosion control requirements will need to be closely followed to minimize soil erosion. If a straw mulch is used for temporary protection, it must be weed and seed free. It has been our experience that straw or hay bales are not p Y effective in reducing sediment from leaving construction sites. Due to the slopes and sandy soil conditions prevalent on this site, we recommend substitutin : heav du _ eotextile silt fence in . lace of the straw or ha "bale checks ". We believe that the location of these practices is appropriate, just simply replace bale checks with silt fence and keep the other existing silt fence as shown. In event of concentrated flow leaving the site, we would recommend that the contractor be • re • aced to • lace an additional row of silt fence in low areas to minimize sediment from leaving the site. Silt fence along the project perimeter should remain in place until the site is restored and stabilized. The specifications should require the mechanical anchoring of straw mulch on the contour, however, most equipment can not operate safely on slopes steeper that 4:1. Therefore, we recomme d that all slo • es stee . er that 4:1 be covered with erosion control mattin such as a wood fiber blanket. instead of straw mulch. Mark J. Doneux, CPESC. Water Resource Coordinator I hope that these comunents will assist you with the review and comment on this project. If you have an questions, please feel free to call me at 430 -6826. cc: David Beaudet, Middle St. Croix Watershed Management To.m3kalpn.a,, City of Oak Park Heights Janele Taveggia, Landform Engineering, 650 Butler North Building, 510 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55043 • Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control E \wp\wp\WSD\MSCWMO\Walgreens 5 -10 -01 Comment lcttcr.DOC TOTAL P.03 NAC ill From: "Postier, Dennis M" <dpostler@ bonestroo.com> To: "Kris Danielson (E-maiI) <kdanielson @cttyofoakparkheights.com>; "Scott Richards (E- mail)" <srichards @ nacplanning.com> Cc: "Jay Johnson (E- mail)" <jjohnson @cityofoakparkheights .com >; "Jim Butler (E- mail)" <jbutler @cityofoakparkheights .com >; "Judy Hoist (E- mail)" <jholst@cityofoakparkheights .com >; "Kimberly Kamper (E -mail) <kkamper@ cityofoakparkheights.com >; "Mark Vierling (E- mail)" <mvierling @ eckberglammers.com >; "Thomas M. Melena (E- mail)" <tmelena a cityofoakparkheights.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 9:15 AM Subject: Walgreens Site Review Kris /Scott: Here are a few comments /questions regarding the Walgreen's Site Plan. Traffic Access/Right -of -Way: * Driveway accesses are, in general, acceptable. Is the northerly driveway to be shared with the adjacent property owner (don't see a curb return on the north side of the driveway)? If not, the driveway should be a minimum of 24' wide and contained on Walgreen's site. * The developer /engineer should contact the County for their opinion/approval of the right -in only driveway (and its proximity to the intersection of Osgood/60th Street N.), and any potential widening of Osgood Avenue. In addition, MnDOT may need to be contacted regarding changing driveway access locations along 60th Street North? Sanitary Sewer & Water Services: * It appears new sewer and water services are proposed to the new building. This will involve connecting to an existing sanitary sewer manhole and, as shown, to an existing water main with a new tee (requiring the water main to be shut down during connection). We recommend the existing funeral home sewer and water services be utilized, 'zed, if possible (plans don't show where these are). If not possible, the existing services need to be properly abandoned. Also, the water main should be via a wet tap unless shutting down the existing mainline will not impose on adjacent businesses /residents. Storm Sewer & Drainage Calculations: We have very little existing storm sewer and drainage information in this area. I believe Landform's analysis of existing storm sewer and drainage patterns is accurate, in that all of this site eventually end up drainage to MnDOT property, then southerly under Hwy. 36. * From a runoff perspective, the additional impervious are being proposed should have a negligible effect on the existing downstream storm sewer. The appropriate Watershed District(s) should be contacted for their review. • * Specific comments about the drainage calculations and storm sewer layout: * Typo for drainage area tributary to CBMH 2? (Table shows 0.60 acres, Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT L 5/3/2001 Map shows 0.25 acres - it appears 0.25 acres is the correct number). This would result in 1.66 less cfs in the entire proposed system, since this is on the upstream end. This could result in smaller pipe sizes /slopes required. * Also, we don't see a need for CB 1 since the tributary area is so small and it appears to be located on a high point (very little or no runoff will actually enter it). This would alleviate the need for CB 1 and also 120' of storm sewer to CBMH 2. Dennis M. Postler Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates 2335 West Highway 36, St. Paul, MN 55113 Direct: (651) 604 -4815 Office: (651) 636 -4600, x4815 Fax: (651) 636 -1311 Cellular: (612) 865 -9187 E -mail: dpostler@bonestroo.com Page 2 of 2 5/3/2001 • NAC OFrom: To: Sent: Subject: Scott "K.D. Widinu <kwidin @mmmpcc.org> <srichards @ nacplanning.corn> Friday, August 31, 2001 9:54 AM Walgreen's Landscape Plan Revision I have reviewed the revised landscape plan for the Walgreen's project and have the following comments: 1. Tree Replacement - It appears that there are a couple healthy elms (average size 10 in. dbh) in a natural area on the northeast side of the property which will be removed during the construction process; however, I have credited the project for the mugho pine which are being planted (est. stem diam. 1.25 in.) and there is no additional tree replacement required for this project. 2. The landscape plan is much improved in design over the first one submitted. I think that it will be an asset to the project. 3. The species used are improved and will have fewer problems on site than the ones originally specified. Note: the no. of Black Hills spruce in the plant schedule does not match the no. shown on the plan. 4. The plan still specifies fairly large shade trees going into relatively narrow median areas. In future years there may be some health impacts or curb issues from restricted root area, but no plan changes are required. The 4 in. diameter trees specified for planting may suffer more transplant stress than smaller material, but do satisfy the tree replacement required. 5. The mugho pine, juniper and Korean lilacs may not tolerate the dense shade of Am. linden as the planting matures. The linden may need to have the lower limbs removed in the future to allow more light to reach the understory plants. 6. Planting Detail - I recommend tree wrap only for 'Autumn Spire' maple and this should be on from Nov. - Mar. Please include language regarding removal of twine and top of burlap covering root ball, as well as first rungs of any wire basket encasing the root ball. Kathy Widin Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights r. ^ EXHIBIT M 9/4/2001 Boriestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates Engineers .& Architects September 11, 2001 Ms. Kris Danielson Community Development Director City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Boulevard P. O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 -2007 Re: Walgreens Final Development . Plan Review BRA File No. 55 -01 -000 Dear Kris: Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc.'is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and Employee Owned Principals: Otto G. Bonestroo, P.E. • Marvin L. Sorvala, P.E. • Glenn R. Cook, P.E. • Robert G. Schunicht, PE. • Jerry A. Bourdon, P.E. Senior Consultants: Robert W. Rosene, P.E. • Joseph C. Anderlik, P.E. • Richard E. Turner, P.E. • Susan M. Eber in, C.P.A. Associate Principals: Keith A. Gordon, P.E. • Robert R. Pfefferle, P.E. • Richard W. Foster, PE. • David O. Loskota, P.E. • Mark A. Hanson, P.E. • Michael T. Rautmann, P.E. • Ted K. Field, P.E. • Kenneth R Anderson, P.E. • Mark R. Rolfs, P.E. • David A. Bonestroo, M.B.A. • Sidney. P. Williamson, P.E., L.S. • Agnes M. Ring, M.B.A. • Allan Rick Schmidt, P.E. • Thomas W. Peterson, P.E. • James R. Maland, P.E. • Miles B. Jensen, P.E. • L. Phillip Gravel III, P.E. • Daniel J. Edgerton, PE. • Ismael Martinez, P.E. • Thomas A. Syfko, P.E. • Sheldon J. Johnson • •Dale A. Grove, P.E. • Thomas A. Roushar, P.E. • Robert J: Devery, P.E. Offices: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Rochester and Willmar, MN • Milwaukee, WI • Chicago, IL Website: www.bonestroo.com FILE COPY We have reviewed the final development plans for the proposed Walgreens development at the northeast corner of Osgood Avenue and 60 Street North (Hwy. 36 north frontage road) as submitted by Landform Engineering and have the following comments /recommendations: Site Layout/Access Locations: 1. It appears that all access issues have been worked out with Washington County and/or MnDOT. The only (internal) traffic recommendation we have is to sign the drive -thru exit s(.. that vehicles entering the driveway off Osgood Avenue don't mistakenly enter the drive -thru from the wrong direction. Grading: 2. A retaining wall up to 11' in height is proposed along the majority of the east side of the site. A design for this wall, stamped by a registered engineer in the state of Minnesota, will need to be submitted for our review and approval prior to construction (Landform notes this in their September 5, 2001 memorandum) . 3. It appears the southerly 35' — 40' of proposed retaining wall can be omitted since the existing pp y ground "daylights" at this point. The existing ground to the east of and higher than the proposed retaining wall can be graded for a flatter boulevard. Sanitary Sewer: 4. We recommend that the proposed sanitary sewer service wye into the existing sewer just downstream of the existing manhole to alleviate core drilling into the manhole and repouring the manhole invert. Verify preferred location with the City Public Works Department. 2335 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113 • 651 -636 -4600 • Fax: 651- 636-1311 5. The proposed sewer service shows a grade of 0.2 %. The engineer needs to follow state plumbing codes for minimum grades for private services (1% minimum for a 4" service ?). 6. The plans do indicate to "Coordinate the abandonment of all existing utilities and services with the City of Oak Park Heights ", but we recommend the locations of any existing utilities be shown on the plans so the City has a record of this data. Water Main: 7. As previously noted, we recommend that the proposed 6" water service connection to the existing main line be accomplished via a wet tap to avoid disruption of water supply to adjacent businesses /residents. An 8" x 6" tee cut into the existing water line could be constructed, but needs to be approved by the Public Works Director and/or Building Official, to coordinate shutting off valves and/or disruption of service to adjacent businesses /residents. 8. Verify existing hydrant drant locations (need for any new hydrants) and emergency vehicle access y locations /widths with the Fire Department. Storm Sewer: 9. The drainage area map and calculations are acceptable as submitted. 10. The easterly curb & gutter of the parking lot has a lowpoint of 904.8 at the end of the proposed retaining wall. This curb & gutter will need to be tipped out or a catch basin installed at this lowpoint. If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at (651) 604 -4815. Sincerely, BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES INC Dennis M. Postler, P.E. cc: Scott Richards - Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. Kim Kamper, Acting City Administrator Jay Johnson, Public Works Director Jim Butler, Building Official DMP, File — Bonestroo K:\55 \0ld \Walgreens - FDP Review 9- 10- 01.doc • • J ..1 .L . Gvv i. September 12, 2001 Kris Danielson Community Development Director City of Oak Park Heights 14168 57 Street N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 PROPOSED WALGREENS DEVELOPMENT, NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF MINNESOTA TRUNK HIGHWAY 36 AND WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 24 (OSGOOD AVENUE; CSAH 24) Dear Ms. Danielson: We have reviewed the drawings that you sent of the latest proposal for a Walgreens Pharmacy at the Bradshaw Funeral Home site in the northeast quadrant of Highway 36 and Osgood Avenue. This plan is acceptable to the County's Transportation Division. Since the closure of the frontage road would affect access o the Washington County Government Center, 1 solicited comments from various officials at that location. Other than the need to inform Government Center employees in advance of the closure, 1 received no comments. Closing the frontage road will require approval of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. On May 29 John Kohler, representing Walgreens, and I met with MN /DOT representatives to discuss this site The current plans appear to be consistent with what MN /DOT indicated would be acceptable at that meeting, but their approval is necessary. Sharon Anderson, MN /DOT Transportation Planner delineated the State's requirements for approval in her letter of May 29 to you. The access to CSAH 24 at the north property line is acceptable to the County. This location is consistent with the location that MN /DOT has identified for the relocated west frontage road connection to CSAH 24. An access permit is required for this work. Specific design elements of the driveway will need to be reviewed as part of the permitting process (such as the north half of it and whether it is acceptable to the property owner to the north). Please keep us informed as this project progresses so that we can pass information along to Government Center employees as needed. If you have questions or comments, please call me at 651 -430 -4312. Sincerely, oseph lux Senior Transportation Planner WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 11660 MYERON ROAD NORTH STILLWATER, MINNESOTA 55082-9573 651 - 4364300 Facsimile Machine 651-430-4350 C: John Kohler, Semper Development, Ltd. Sharon Andrson, MN /DOT Mike Welling, Assistant County Surveyor Donald C. Wlenlowskl, P.E. DlrecwrICounty Engineer Oou0l14 W. Flecr. er. P.E. Oeputy Director. Transportation Division James D. Luger, RLk Parlci Dirwc*or Larry S. Ny back, PI.S- County Survayar Deputy Diroctor, Land ManagomenV Land Survey Civluon Marvin Erickson Fadlruee Manager FILE COPY TOTAL P.02 PLANNING COMMISSION: 2001- 2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPRESENTATION SCHEDULE November Commissioner December Commissioner 2002 January Commissioner February Commissioner March Commissioner April Commissioner May Commissioner June Commissioner July Commissioner • • • City of Oak Park Heights ENCLOSURE 3